Tag: Marine biology research
Whale Lifespan Discovery: Some Whales Live Twice as Long as Previously Believed
Southern right whales have been discovered to live much longer than previously believed, with some individuals reaching a remarkable age of 150 years. This groundbreaking revelation comes from a recent study published in the...
Test Your Knowledge with This Orca Quiz: Sink or Swim Challenge!
Whale, hello there! Welcome to our orca quiz. You may be familiar with their distinctive black-and-white pattern and tall dorsal fins, but how much do you really know about these majestic marine mammals? For...
Exploring the Mysteries of the Ocean with National Geographic’s ‘OceanXplorers’
Exploring the Mysteries of the Ocean with National Geographic's 'OceanXplorers'The vast expanse of the world's oceans covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface, yet over 80% of this marine realm remains unexplored and...
Mapping the Ocean Floor: Sea Lions Equipped with Cameras
Scientists are constantly faced with the challenge of mapping the ocean floor, as much of it remains a mystery to us. Nathan Angelakis, a Ph.D. student at the South Australian Research and Development Institute,...
Long-Lived Geoduck Clam: A Fascinating Deep-Sea Creature
The Pacific geoduck, scientifically known as Panopea generosa, is a fascinating deep-sea creature that can be found in the Pacific Ocean, ranging from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico. These long-lived saltwater clams have a...